Category: Politics

  By Morton Sibale, MANA Frank Mbeta, lawyer for President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika in the ongoing presidential elections case, has concluded cross-examining Daudi Suleman, the final witness for Malawi Congress Party’s President Lazarus Chakwera.  Mbeta, who is representing Mutharika as the first respondent in a case in which the MCP and the UTM are challenging the results of the May 21, tripartite elections at the constitutional court, attempted to discredit Suleman’s qualifications, competence and evidence during the process…

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    By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah, SC has declared Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate, Descent Msatero Chipangula, as the winner in the Matenje Ward by-election in Kasungu North West Constituency that took place on Tuesday, November 5. Ansah congratulated the area’s traditional leaders and supporters of the different political parties for a very peaceful political environment which reigned before and during the by-election in Matenje Ward. “I trust that the…

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  By Duncan Mlanjira Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has cautioned former Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Uladi Mussa from commenting on his criminal case that is currently in court as that would be tantamount to interfering with the court processes. A statement from the ACB signed by Director General Reyneck Matemba, notes that Mussa was a guest in ‘Tiuzeni Zoona’ programme aired on Zodiak Broadicasting Station on Sunday, November 3, 2019 and upon being asked about the criminal…

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By Duncan Mlanjira Pemphero Mphande, leader for the Citizens for Progressive Action, a grouping of young activists who came to the fore last year when they protested the election on Indian legend Mahatma Gandhi’s status in Blantyre, has resigned as National Youth Director of the Umodzi Party. In a letter to the party’s Professor John Chisi dated 3rd November, 2019, Mphande says cites his role in activism as reasons for quitting politics. “I write to you to officially inform…

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  By Duncan Mlanjira Citizens for Progressive Action, which held a vigil at the Indian High Commission offices in Lilongwe on Friday in protest of the plans by the Indian government to elect a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, says they are unperturbed that the Indian High Commission rejected to receive petition. “We are happy that our action was noticed and we went on to deliver the petition to Lilongwe City Council, who will pass it on to the Indian High…

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  By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has reminded the media not run campaign stories and adverts in the editions when the campaign period closes at 6am on Sunday, November 3 for Matenje Ward in Kasungu North West Constituency. A statement from MEC signed by Chief Elections Officer, Sam Alfandika, says editors are encouraged to manage news contents to remove campaign materials. “Radio and television stations should also not broadcast or play any campaign messages and songs…

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By Duncan Mlanjira The ballot papers and other polling materials for the November 5 by-elections for Matenje Ward in Kasungu Lilongwe South Constituency will arrive at Kamuzu International Airport on Friday, November 1 through an Emirates flight EK9747 at 3.05pm. The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says in a statement that ballot papers and supporting documents for Matenje Ward in Kasungu will be taken straight to Kasungu while those for for the postponed Lilongwe South Constituency will be taken to…

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  By Duncan Mlanjira Due to growing insecurity and threats to its commissioners and staff, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has postponed the by-elections in Lilongwe South Constituency set for November 5 until further notice.  In a press statement issued on Tuesday, MEC says the commissioners and staff that were deployed to work in the constituency were being intimidated since the launch of the official campaign period on October 19. “The Malawi Electoral Commission met on Tuesday, 29 October,…

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By Duncan Mlanjira Kamuzu Academy Alumni Association have asked the authorities to appoint an independent commission of inquiry in the investigation of alleged sexual and physical assault by a group of uniformed Police personnel innocent women and girls of Msundwe, M’bwatalika and Mpingu. In a press statement, the Alumni — while applauding the authorities following the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry by the Police to look into their own conduct — strongly feel that there is need for…

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